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‘Extremely unsettling’: Renters warn minister over plan to lift pressure zones

The proposal to lift rent pressure zones was called “unsettling”, “alarming” and “draconian” in correspondence sent to the Housing Minister. Renters outlined their concerns and personal situations to James Browne after Taoiseach Micheal Martin said ...

02 Apr 2025 at 12:20

National News

Government’s housing policies have left it ‘tied in regulatory knots’ – Browne

The Housing Minister said that previous decisions on housing have left the Government “tied in regulatory knots”, making it “extremely difficult” to build more homes. James Browne said he wants to clear away red tape and address “viability issues”,...

08 Jul 2025 at 12:12

National News

Rent pressure zone extension signed into law

Rent pressure zones have been extended nationwide following the signing of emergency legislation into law by President Michael D Higgins. The system, which caps rent increases at the rate of inflation or 2%, whichever is lower, have also been ...

19 Jun 2025 at 17:25

National News

Irish Parliament motion to expel Israeli ambassador defeated

A motion in the Irish Parliament calling for the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador has been defeated. The vote came as more than a thousand protesters calling for the expulsion of the ambassador staged a demonstration outside the ...

15 Nov 2023 at 20:42

National News

Housing Minister ‘determined’ to stop homelessness rising

Housing Minister James Browne has said he is “determined” to stop homelessness from rising, after figures hit another record high. Department of Housing figures published on Friday showed the number of people using emergency ...

29 Jul 2025 at 17:00

Northern Ireland

Thousands still waiting for electricity to be restored following Storm Eowyn

Around 156,500 properties across the island of Ireland remain without power following Storm Eowyn. Efforts to repair the damaged network continue into a sixth day, with 133,000 premises in the Republic of Ireland and 23,500 ...

29 Jan 2025 at 17:57

National News

‘It’s a Dublin bubble issue’: Fianna Fail defends decriminalisation proposals

Fianna Fail has defended its proposal to decriminalise the possession of cannabis as Labour accused the party of being “all over the shop” on the issue. Minister of State James Browne, Jim O’Callaghan and Fiona O’Loughlin ...

15 Nov 2024 at 14:32

National News

Nationwide rent controls planned as Government looks at higher landlord fines

The Government has announced a package of rent controls as the Housing Minister said that rents in Ireland are “way too high”. Existing rent controls for areas of high demand will be extended across the country. Rent ...

10 Jun 2025 at 15:39

National News

New Housing Minister Browne signals slow down on homelessness pledge

Housing Minister James Browne has appeared to roll back on a party commitment to end homelessness by 2030. Mr Browne’s predecessor and Fianna Fail colleague, Darragh O’Brien, set an ambition to eradicate ...

28 Feb 2025 at 13:09

National News

Housing minister refuses to confirm social housing targets for this year

The Minister for Housing has refused to set out the Government’s social housing targets for the year ahead, saying he did not want to get into “guessing numbers”. James Browne said he did not want to ...

31 Mar 2025 at 14:10

Paul Reid to be paid 50,000 euros to chair overhauled planning body

National News

Paul Reid to be paid 50,000 euro to chair overhauled planning body

Former HSE chief Paul Reid is to be paid a 50,000 euro salary to chair the State’s overhauled planning authority, the Housing Minister said. The establishment of the new planning body was one of ...

17 Jun 2025 at 18:05

National News

Three housing proposals, including RPZ extension, to go to Cabinet

Three housing proposals, including draft laws to extend rent controls nationwide, are to go to Cabinet on Tuesday. The Government had flagged that emergency legislation would be brought forward ...

17 Jun 2025 at 00:01

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